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Bear Creek

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

Michigan, United States

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Top fish species at Bear Creek

Brown trout
Brown trout
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout
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General info

Bear Creek is a stream located in Allegan County, Michigan, United States. It is most popular for fishing Brown trout and Rainbow trout.

Location

42°37′16″N 85°55′33″W
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Fishing regulations at Bear Creek, MI

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Michigan can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

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Cities nearby

Allegan

7.5 miles away

Hopkins

8.3 miles away

Fennville

9.3 miles away

Dorr

12.8 miles away

Holland

13.4 miles away

Saugatuck

14.5 miles away

Martin

15.7 miles away

Otsego

16.2 miles away

Bloomingdale

16.5 miles away

Gobles

18.1 miles away

Cutlerville

19.8 miles away

Breedsville

20.2 miles away

Jenison

20.3 miles away

Grandville

21.1 miles away

Wyoming

21.7 miles away

South Haven

23.1 miles away

Caledonia

24.0 miles away

Middleville

24.1 miles away

Delton

27.6 miles away

Lawrence

28.8 miles away

Mattawan

28.8 miles away

Richland

29.3 miles away

Kalamazoo

29.5 miles away

Lawton

31.6 miles away

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FAQ about Bear Creek fishing

📍 Where is the Bear Creek located?
the Bear Creek is a stream located in Allegan County, Michigan, United States. Its coordinates are:
42°37′16″N 85°55′33″W
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🎣 Where on the Bear Creek is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on the Bear Creek by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
🐟 What species are in the Bear Creek?
The most common species in the Bear Creek are:
📢 What are the latest Bear Creek fishing reports?
The latest Bear Creek fishing reports are:
🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at the Bear Creek?

Fishing in Michigan requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Options include resident, non-resident, annual, short-term, and combination licenses, available online or at licensed agents.

In Michigan, no fishing license is required for anglers under 17 or residents 65 and older. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

  • Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license

  • Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations

  • Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

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